Snowy days and libraries

So I hear that it’s supposed to snow more today. The library is a pretty nice place when the streets and sidewalks are blanketed in snow. To be all cozy and warm inside, surrounded by thousands of books and magazines, is wonderful.

Thank you to everyone who came to game night on Monday. I hope you all enjoyed “Don’t Rest Your Head” (except for the four of you playing Brawl, which I hope you enjoyed, too.) I am looking forward to continuing the game in January.

And a super big thank you to everyone who has made this last year the most wonderful to date for me at BPL. I’ve had a tremendous time. I hope that you’ve had some good times, too.

I’ll post some statistics on here the last week of December/first week of January just to wow you. We have been busy, that’s for sure.

Have a fantastic holiday and break from school. Drop by for TeensRead on 12/29 if you’re so inclined. We’re reading 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher and it is a killer read. Should make for a good, meaty discussion.

- Jen

Shelve It!, TeensRead and a Twilight movie

G’day to all. Just wanted to let everyone know a few things:

1. The Fall 2008 Shelve It! is online. If you need a good book for over the holiday breaks, this is a goo place to start. You might also want to check out back issues (the books are more likely to be checked in at the library). Click on ”Shelve It” at the top of the screen for older issues of the newsletter.

2. TeensRead, Bellingham’s own teen book discussion group will meet next Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Dodson Room in the Children’s Library to talk about the book Fat Kid Rules the World  by K.L. Going

3. If you happen to be attending the 7pm showing of Twilight at the Sunset Square Theaters on Friday 11/21 (it’s sold out), you’ll have a chance to win copies of the Twilight books by answering Twilight trivia! I will be there at 6:30 along with Whatcom County Library staff to present trivia and prizes! I look forward to hearing what you all have to say about the movie, !

-Jen

TeensRead – Acceleration by Graham McNamee

Read the book then come talk about it!

Monday, September 27th come discuss Acceleration by Graham McNamee
6:30 to 7:30pm in the Dodson Room at the Central Library

Stuck working in the Lost and Found of the Toronto Transit Authority for the summer, seventeen-year-old Duncan finds the diary of a serial killer and sets out to stop him in this exciting suspense novel.

Boo! October is here!

I find it creepy how quickly time flies… but here are some things to do at the library this month that aren’t too scary. BOO!

Anime @ your library
Wednesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Dodson Room in the Children’s Library at the Central Library
Pizza provided by Pizza Pipeline. This month’s anime selection: Ragnarok

Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, October 9, from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Conference Room at the Bellingham Public Library
Come tell me what you think about the library. I bring cookies. You bring your opinions. Email me if you would like me to send you an application.

Teens Knit 2gether
Wednesdays, October 8 & 22 from 4:00 to 5:00pm in the Northwest Room at the Fairhaven Branch Library
Books, patterns and instruction provided. Bring your own needles and yarn.
Registration required by contacting the Fairhaven Branch Library at 360-778-7188

Manga Drawing Class!
Girls vs. Guys! How to Draw Bodies
Satuday, October 11, from 3:00 to 4:00pm in the Lecture Room at the Central Library
Learn the basics of Manga-style drawing in this one hour workshop by NDP Comics. Students will learn how to draw bodies starting from stick figureds to fully costumed characters.

Play Games! @ your library
Monday, October 20, from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Lecture Room at the Central Library
Dance Dance Revolution, wii open play, traditional games & more. Pizza and beverages provided.

TeensRead book discussion group
Monday, October 27 from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Dodson Room at the Central Library
Read Acceleration by Graham McNamee and then come discuss it in a casual, low-pressure, environment.

Dreadfully Creepy Stories
Friday, October 31 from 7:30 to 9:00pm in the Auditorium at the Fairhaven Branch Library
Come listen to Bellingham Storyteller’s Guild professionals tell super-spooky Halloween stories.

Teens Read Speak this Monday

Join us for a discussion of Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel Speak at the monthly Teens Read book group this Monday, September 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Dodson Room (in back of the Children’s Library).

The general questions (under Teens Read at the top of the page) are a great place to start thinking about this book. It’s really easy to plug in Melinda and the supporting cast to open up the internal discussion that will carry over into the book group. I’ll bring more questions on Monday, and you are welcome to, too! See you there!

- Jen

Twilight Prom – party for vampires (and wolves)!

2nd Annual Twilight Prom this Saturday, September 20
from 3 to 5pm in the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library

Trivia, pictures, movie trailers, refreshments and more!

Wear a prom dress for a chance to win the “Best Prom Dress” contest (prom dress optional)

Choose sides in the Edward vs. Jacob debate

Have fun with other Twilighters!

for more info check out this poster

September daze

Back to school. Fall weather. It must be September. Argh.

Here are some fun diversions happening this month at BPL. Come be distracted. Pay special note to the Twilight Prom. Much fun will be had. Promise.

Anime
September 10 at 5:30 in the Dodson Room (Children’s Library) at the Central Library
We’ll be watching Peach Girl and eating pizza from Pizza Pipeline

Teen Advisory Council
September 11 at 4:30 in the Conference Room at the Central Library
Tell me what you think about the library.
I bring cookies. Email me if you would like me to send you an application.

Play Games
September 15 from 6 to 7:30 in the Lecture Room at the Central Library
wii open play, DDR, traditional games, pizza and refreshments.

2nd Annual Twilight Prom
September 20 from 3 to 5 in the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Branch Library
Celebrate Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series and new book Breaking Dawn at BPL’s second annual Twilight Prom. We’ll watch trailers from the upcoming movie, vote on the best prom dress (wearing one is optional), and challenge our knowledge of the series. Whether you’re team Edward or team Jacob, fun will be had. Door prizes and refreshments provided.

TeensRead book discussion group
September 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Dodson Room at the Central Library
Join us for a discussion of the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

TeensRead Elsewhere next Tuesday (8/26)

Check out the TeensRead site (www.bplteensread.wordpress.org – or the link above) to see some discussion questions about Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin and then come talk about it at the TeensRead book group next Tuesday, August 26th from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Dodson Room (in back of the Children’s Library).

The site also includes the dates of upcoming meetings and the titles we’ll be discussing through the end of 2008. We hope to see you there!

Is it August already?!

How has the summer gone by so quickly? Hmmm.

Anyway, August packs a punch with programs at the library. Here goes:

SSB Brawl Tournament
Next Saturday, August 9
1-5pm, sign up starts at 12:45
in the Lecture Room at the Central Library

Prizes courtesy of Reset Games for the top 4 finishers

Pizza courtesy of Round Table Pizza and Pizza Time

Anime Night
Wednesday, August 13
5:30 – 7:30pm
in the Dodson Room (Children’s Library)
Featured anime: xxxHolic vol. 2
Pizza courtesy of Pizza Pipeline

Game Night
Monday, August 18
6 – 7:30pm
in the Lecture Room
Dance Dance Revolution and wii open play
Party games and traditional games
Pizza from Rudy’s Pizzeria

Teen Advisory Committee
Thursday, August 21
This group figures out how the library can be better for teens.
I bring cookies. Email me if you would like me to send you an application.

TeensRead Book Group
Tuesday, August 26
in the Dodson Room
We will be talking about Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin.

Summer Shelve It! now online

Check out the Summer 2008 Shelve It! newsletter – listing all the teen books we’ve added in the last three months. You’ve still got over a month of summer! READ!